Creative Arts Therapy - PGDip Coordinator

Lecturer - PGDip Coordinator of Creative Arts Therapies

• Permanent Part-time (0.6FTE) 


• Hybrid working 

Whitecliffe

Whitecliffe is one of the leading art, design, IT, and fashion schools in Aotearoa. Since 1984 we've focused on one thing, turning creativity into a career! At Whitecliffe it's about you - your ideas, your style, your future. We're here to help you grow as an individual and give you the tools to succeed. Our values - Integrity, Courage, Creativity, Belonging and Respect form the bedrock of our commitment to collaborative synergy.

About the Postgraduate Diploma Programme at Whitecliffe

Whitecliffe's Postgraduate Diploma programme represents our commitment to developing advanced creative practitioners and industry leaders. Our programme empowers graduates and professionals to deepen their creative expertise and research capabilities, bridging academic excellence with industry innovation and professional practice.

Delivered through a combination of seminars, workshops, and independent study, our students engage in rigorous theoretical and practical learning with faculty, industry professionals, and peers. The programme encompasses advanced creative practice, research methodologies, critical inquiry, and professional development through applied projects and potential industry collaborations.

Our commitment to educational excellence is reflected in our industry partnerships, creative networks, and a curriculum grounded in contemporary practice, critical thinking, and creative innovation.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic PGDip Coordinator & Lecturer to lead and teach within our postgraduate programme at our Auckland campus. This is an exciting opportunity to shape programme delivery, inspire advanced creative practitioners, and contribute to the ongoing development of our postgraduate offerings.

As Programme Coordinator, you will oversee programme administration, student progress, and quality assurance while also delivering inspiring teaching that develops critical thinking, research capabilities, and advanced creative practice in our students. You will be an engaging educator capable of facilitating seminar-based learning, supervising independent projects and research, and mentoring students through their postgraduate journey. Your approach will be collaborative, working effectively with diverse stakeholders across academic, industry, and student communities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant creative discipline with demonstrated teaching experience at postgraduate level


• Prior experience in programme coordination, curriculum development and delivery in higher education


• Understanding of higher education quality frameworks, assessment processes, and postgraduate programme management


• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities with attention to detail


• Network of industry connections and ability to facilitate meaningful learning opportunities and professional development for students

Personal Attributes

• Inspiring educator and mentor with passion for postgraduate education


• Strong leadership and coordination skills


• Excellent facilitation and supervision capabilities


• Strategic problem-solving and reflective thinking skills


• Commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and respect for diverse perspectives


• Ability to guide students through academic challenge and independent inquiry as learning opportunities

"The essence of our values is that we are better together. Integrity, Courage, Creativity, Belonging and Respect are the cornerstones of our commitment to how we work with each other." If you share similar values, then Whitecliffe could well be the place where you really thrive.

If this sounds like you and you'd like to find out more, please APPLY NOW!